This grant helps state governments buy land to protect endangered species. The goal is to support recovery plans approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by acquiring land that can help endangered species recover. The grant covers a range of funding from $10,000 to over $14 million.
Who it's for: This grant is specifically for state governments looking to acquire land to aid in the recovery of endangered species as part of a plan approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state government
- Lack of a FWS-approved recovery plan
- Inability to provide required cost-sharing/matching funds
What You May Need
- Proof of state government status
- FWS-approved recovery plan documentation
- Detailed land acquisition proposal
- Cost-sharing/matching funds documentation
- Completed application forms
- Budget plan
- Environmental impact assessments
- Letters of support from relevant stakeholders
Cautions
- Requires cost-sharing/matching funds
- Only state governments are eligible
- Must adhere to FWS-approved recovery plans
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are state governments. This means that only official state government entities can apply for this grant to acquire land for endangered species recovery as part of a plan approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Overview
This grant is specifically for state governments looking to acquire land to aid in the recovery of endangered species as part of a plan approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state government
- Lack of a FWS-approved recovery plan
- Inability to provide required cost-sharing/matching funds
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to purchase land or acquire conservation easements that support the recovery of endangered species as outlined in approved recovery plans.
Total Program Funding
$14,162,000
Expected Awards
15
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 20, 2026(66 days)
- Archive Date
- Nov 27, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a state government
- Obtain FWS-approved recovery plan
- Prepare a detailed land acquisition proposal
- Secure cost-sharing/matching funds
- Complete all required application forms
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Conduct necessary environmental impact assessments
- Gather letters of support from stakeholders